Reading the Boss

Reading the Boss: Interdisciplinary Approaches to the Works of Bruce Springsteen edited by Roxanne Harde and Irwin Streight draws together scholarly close readings of Bruce Springsteen's lyrics in twelve chapters that engage both critically and enthusiastically with central issues in Springsteen's writing including his explorations of gender place religion philosophy and other literary text. These essays offer a comprehensive and accessible discussion of Springsteen's oeuvre from Greetings From Asbury Park N.J. to Working on a Dream that will appeal to both specialist readers and Springsteen fans alike.